🩺 If you or someone you love has been diagnosed with PCOS, this is major news. PCOS has officially been renamed PMOS: Polyendocrine Metabolic Ovarian Syndrome. And the reason why matters deeply. The old name was misleading from the start. "Polycystic" made it sound like the problem was abnormal ovarian cysts, which led to decades of missed diagnoses, dismissed symptoms, and inadequate care for millions of women. The truth? This is a full-body hormonal and metabolic condition. The new name finally says so. What you need to know: → PMOS affects 1 in 8 women — over 170 million people worldwide → Insulin resistance is at the core for most patients → It raises the risk of Type 2 diabetes, heart disease, and fertility challenges if untreated → Your doctor may still use "PCOS" on paperwork until the global terminology update in 2028 For Black women, who are already more likely to have symptoms dismissed, understanding this shift isn't just empowering. It's essential. Tag someone who ...